The literal meaning of a ventilator is easy to understand, it is a machine that can help with breathing. Generally, if a newborn baby experiences difficulty breathing or severe pneumonia that affects their breathing, they will use a ventilator to assist with breathing. But we should all know that ventilators may have certain effects on the body. Now let's learn about the effects of ventilators on infants?
1. Infection can occur in the respiratory tract and other systems, as ventilators are inserted through the mouth to aid breathing. Therefore, even slight improper care can lead to respiratory infections. The throat can also be damaged, especially in newborns whose skin is particularly delicate, and prolonged intubation can cause damage to the throat.
2. If a ventilator is used for a long time to inhale high concentrations of oxygen, it may cause incomplete development of the bronchi. In severe cases, it may accompany the growth of infants or even adults, which is a serious sequelae. Not all children who use a ventilator will experience this situation. Only a few children will have such serious sequelae.
3. The direct impact on the lungs is different between ventilators and children's spontaneous breathing. The pressure of their machines may sometimes be higher than that of our spontaneous breathing. Therefore, long-term exposure to such high pressure can cause certain damage to the lungs and may also have an impact on the internal organs. So the ventilator helps with breathing, but it may also have certain side effects.
